Bill > HB42

This bill creates new regulations for sex offenders who have committed crimes against minors during Halloween-related activities. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "costume" (an outfit that creates the appearance of a particular character or thing) and "Halloween-related activity" (events involving minors during the two weeks before and after Halloween, such as trick-or-treating, costume parties, and candy distribution). The legislation prohibits registered sex offenders who have committed offenses against minors from participating in these Halloween-related activities. However, the bill includes several exceptions, such as a registrant distributing candy to their own children, attending a costume party where they are the parent or guardian of all minors present, wearing a costume for work purposes during business hours, or selling Halloween merchandise. Violations of this prohibition will be treated as a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and escalate to a Class D felony for subsequent offenses. The goal of this bill appears to be protecting children from potential harm during Halloween celebrations by restricting the participation of sex offenders who have previously committed crimes against minors.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb42.html